Behavioral Health Therapist - Dodgeville Wisconsin

Company: Upland Hills Health
Location: Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Posted On: 01/23/2025

Position Title: Behavioral Health TherapistLocation: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Medical CenterRole & Department: Behavioral Health in the Behavioral Health ClinicHours & Shift: Part-time to Full-time (.5 to a 1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Role Responsibilities:The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for providing initial evaluations, individual, group, couples and/or family therapy at the clinicWill provide behavioral health counseling services and conduct patient assessment and establish therapy treatment goalsWill maintain thorough and confidential records of therapy sessionsTherapist will work collaboratively with the primary care providers on treatment plans in the ambulatory settingAct as advocates and help clients gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues, such as mental illness, addiction, and abuseWill assist other care coordination team members by providing behavioral health services to patients and their families in the outpatient setting to enhance psychosocial functioning and continuity of careProvides advocacy, information and referral services to patients and families to address their psychosocial needsProvides assistance with overall program development, community development, training, and education in this specialty areaParticipates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences to support organizational objectives and high-quality careConducts regular appointments with clients, including diagnostic assessments, therapy, and care management servicesWill establish a positive and trusting relationship with clientsWill continuously assess clients and re-evaluate treatment plans as appropriateWill refer clients to outside mental health support and/or agencies as appropriateWill maintain privacy and confidentiality of each client and their situationWill record, maintain, and sign documentation according to standards outlined by best patient practices in this specialtyWill manage client load and schedule, including appropriate correspondence and documentation to support excellent client careWill implement outlined rapid triage and assessment algorithms to provide clients with appropriate treatment plans, as is deemed necessaryQualifications:Requires a Master's degree as an MSWLCSW license required or in the process of obtainingMSW-APSW's will be consideredTwo years of experience providing clinical services in a mental health capacity is preferredTwo years' experience in individual and/or group therapy services preferredCandidates must have wonderful interpersonal skills and ability to work with patients, physicians, families, managers, and members of the community under varied conditionsExcellent organizational, critical-thinking, communication and conflict resolution skills requiredTolerance of stress and the ability to recognize your own limitations and respond to difficult situationsThe ability to apply your knowledge and research to clinical problemsThe capacity to be critical and analytical with patients when necessaryEmployee Benefits: Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees! Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one! Retirement Plan with matching dollars available! Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses! Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!Posting date: November 19, 2024by Jobble More...

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